Differential Equations and Linear Algebra (4th Edition)

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Chapter 7 - Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors - 7.1 The Eigenvalue/Eigenvector Problem - Problems - Page 443: 7

Answer

2 and 5 are the eigenvalues of A.

Work Step by Step

1. Calculate $Av_1$ and $Av_2$: $$ Av_1 = \begin{bmatrix} 4 & 1 \\ 2 & 3 \end{bmatrix} \begin{bmatrix} 1 \\ -2 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 2 \\ -4 \end{bmatrix} $$ $$ Av_2 = \begin{bmatrix} 4 & 1 \\ 2 & 3 \end{bmatrix} \begin{bmatrix} 1 \\ 1 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 5 \\ 5 \end{bmatrix} $$ 2. Find which number should multiply $v_1$ to result in $Av_1$ and the same for $v_2$ and $Av_2$ $$\begin{bmatrix} 2 \\ -4 \end{bmatrix} = 2 \begin{bmatrix} 1 \\ -2 \end{bmatrix} $$ $$ \begin{bmatrix} 5 \\ 5 \end{bmatrix} = 5\begin{bmatrix} 1 \\ 1 \end{bmatrix} $$ Hint: Use the division operation between the numbers on the same position on the vectors. 3. Thus, 2 and 5 are the eigenvalues of A.
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